Thunder 109 Spurs 103 Series tied 2-2 It’s a brand new series as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 109-103 in game 4 to even up the series at two games apiece. Serge Ibaka played a flawless ball game and went 11/11 from the field and scored 26 points. With the Thunder… Read More 2012 NBA Playoff: Durant and Ibaka Lead OKC to Game 4 Victory
Thunder 102 Spurs 82 SA 2-1 The Oklahoma CIty Thunder ended the San Antonio Spurs’ 20 game win streak and climbed back into the series with a convincing 102-82 victory at home in game 3. The Thunder got off to a fast start and never looked back after the second quarter. Kevin Durant led the… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Snap Spurs’ Win Streak
Spurs 120 Thunder 111 SA 2-0 The San Antonio Spurs are two wins away from the NBA Finals after they took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 120-111 in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Tony Parker was spectacular Tuesday night, leading the Spurs with 34 points and 8 assists. Manu Ginobili scored 20 points… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Spurs Halfway There
Here we are the NBA’s Final 4 the conference finals are finally here! Here are the KAT Conference Finals predictions. Western Conference Finals (1)San Antonio Spurs vs. (2)Oklahoma City Thunder No surprises here, the Western Conference’s two best teams all season long will lock up for a shot to advance to the NBA Finals. The… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals Prediction
Celtics 101 76ers 85 BOS 3-2 The Boston Celtics used a third quarter rally to pull away from the Philadelphia 76ers in game five 101-85 and take a 3-2 series lead. Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo found Brandon Bass early and often in the third quarter which led to an 18 point quarter for Bass.… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Eliminate Lakers, Celtics Push Sixers to Brink
Spurs 96 Clippers 86 SA 3-0 The San Antonio Spurs are a win away from the Conference Finals as the defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 96-86 in game three to take a 3-0 series lead. Down 40-16, the San Antonio came roaring back on the heels of a 24-0 this quarter run to push the… Read More Spurs and Thunder Closing In
Celtics 107 76ers 91 BOS 2-1 The Boston Celtics regained control of the series in emphatic fashion, wiping down the Sixers 107-91 in game 3. Paul Pierce set the tone early with two loud and emphatic dunks. Pierce who has been struggling with a sprained MCL, had his best game of the series scoring 24… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Celts Win Big, Thunder Escape
Now that that the matchups are set, let’s take a look at the Western Conference Semifinals pairings. (1)San Antonio Spurs vs. (5)Los Angeles Clippers The San Antonio Spurs had no trouble dismantling the under-matched Utah Jazz 4-0 in round one. The Clippers should put up a little more resistance in round two. In round one… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Second Round Predictions
To no surprise, Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year today. Harden averaged 16.8 points off the bench, and is a key piece for the Thunder who have championship aspirations this season. Lou Williams finished second in the voting and Jason Terry was third.
Pacers 101 Magic 99 OT IND 3-1 After blowing a 19-point fourth quarter lead the Indiana Pacers held for a 101-99 overtime over the Orlando Magic. The Pacers now own a commanding 3-1 series lead as they head back to Indianapolis for game 5. David West led Indiana with 26 points while Danny Granger scored… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Defending Champs Bounced
Heat 87 Knicks 70 MIA 3-0 The Miami Heat got a surprisingly huge fourth quarter from LeBron James and pulled away from the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. James finished with a team high 32 points, 17 of which came on the fourth quarter. James also had 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Dwyane Wade scored… Read More 2012 NBA Playoffs: Heat and Thunder Impress
New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler was named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday. Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder finished second and Dwight Howard finished third in the voting.
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